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Aug 23, 2014 at 5.30pm UK
 
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2-2

Coleman (19'), Naismith (45')
FT(HT: 2-0)
Ramsey (83'), Giroud (90')

Player Ratings: Everton 2-2 Arsenal

Sports Mole takes a look at who impressed as Everton drew 2-2 with Arsenal in the Premier League on Saturday evening.

Everton and Arsenal shared the points in a 2-2 draw at Goodison Park on Saturday evening.

The home side led 2-0 at the interval courtesy of goals from Seamus Coleman and Steven Naismith.

However, Arsenal responded late on through Aaron Ramsey and Olivier Giroud to maintain their unbeaten start to the season.

Here, Sports Mole takes a look at who impressed during the Premier League clash on Merseyside.


Steven Naismith of Everton celebrates scoring the second goal with team mate Leon Osman during the Barclays Premier League match between Everton and Arsenal at Goodison Park on August 23, 2014© Getty Images

Everton

Goal

Tim Howard: Could do nothing with either of Arsenal's goals and made some smart saves in the second period. Has slowly established himself as one of the best goalkeepers in the league. (7/10)

Defence

Seamus Coleman: No real surprise that the Irishman scored on his return to the team. It was another all-action performance from the right-back, who contributed at both ends of the field. (7/10)

Phil Jagielka: Had a steady match until the last minute when he got caught under a cross from Nacho Monreal. Moments later, Arsenal had their equaliser as Giroud found the back of the net. (6/10)

Sylvain Distin: Solid performance at the heart of the defence, but was also at fault for the Arsenal equaliser, with Giroud outmuscling his fellow Frenchman at the near post. (7/10)

Leighton Baines: Heavily involved as an attacking threat in the first period, but was more withdrawn in the second. Never really drops under the 7/10 mark for his team. (7/10)

Midfield

James McCarthy: Much like a number of his teammates, was brilliant in the first half, but dipped in the second. Still a steady afternoon for the Scotland midfielder. (6/10)

Gareth Barry: Arguably the pick of the Everton players. Never looked flustered and controlled the tempo from the middle of the park. Unlucky not to be on the winning team at Goodison. (7/10)

Steven Pienaar: Lasted barely 10 minutes before being withdrawn with a back injury. (5/10)

Attack

Kevin Mirallas: Always a threat in the final third with his pace and direct running, but missed a golden chance to put his side 2-0 ahead in the first period. (6/10)

Romelu Lukaku: Played a big role in his side's second of the match, but struggled to contribute for long spells. Looked off the pace despite his presence in the final third. (7/10)

Steven Naismith: Another busy performance from the Scot, who scored Everton's second with a fine finish. Such an intelligent presence in the Toffees attack. (7/10)

Substitutes

Leon Osman: Replaced Pienaar early on and immediately picked up the pace of the match. That said, did not have his usual influence in the final third. Slightly withdrawn performance from the midfielder. (6/10)

Aiden McGeady: Given the final 15 minutes, but did not really offer an outlet in the final third as Arsenal continued to dominate the ball in the latter stages. (6/10)

Christian Atsu: On-loan Chelsea midfielder was handed a late cameo, but had little time to contribute with just five minutes on the field. (5/10)


Olivier Giroud of Arsenal scores his team's second goal during the Barclays Premier League match between Everton and Arsenal at Goodison Park on August 23, 2014© Getty Images

Arsenal

Goal

Wojciech Szczesny: Might have done better with Everton's first, but aside from picking the ball out of his net on two occasions, the stopper had hardly anything to do. (6/10)

Defence

Mathieu Debuchy: Caught out postionally on a number of occasions in the first period, but did offer a strong attacking threat as the second period advanced. Has to improve defensively. (6/10)

Per Mertesacker: Looked to be running in sand for periods of the match up against the power of Lukaku. Also lost out to the big Belgian in the build-up to Everton's second. (5/10)

Callum Chambers: Will develop into a fine centre-back, but had an uncomfortable evening. Disappointing first period, but he did improve in the second 45 minutes. (6/10)

Nacho Monreal: One of his side's better players at Goodison. Strong defensively and put in a fine cross for Giroud's leveller. (7/10)

Midfield

Mathieu Flamini: Brought into the XI to provide steal in the middle of the park, but struggled to match the intensity of the Everton midfield. Did not have much of an influence. (6/10)

Jack Wilshere: Poor second-half tackle on Barry summed up what was another frustrating match for the England midfielder. Showed some nice touches, but simply must perform to a higher standard. (6/10)

Aaron Ramsey: No surprise that the Welshman popped up with another late goal, but it was a slightly subdued overall performance from the former Cardiff City youngster. (6/10)

Attack

Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain: Had plenty of long-range efforts in the first period, but could not find the target. Always bright and always inventive, but little end product. (6/10)

Alexis Sanchez: Was arguably his side's most productive player in the first period, but the lone striker was surprisingly replaced at the interval by Giroud. (6/10)

Mesut Ozil: Failed to pick up Coleman for Everton's opener and hardly contributed in an attacking sense. Was not seen for long spells of the match in another frustrating performance. (5/10)

Substitutes

Olivier Giroud: Should have netted moments into the second period, but fired over the crossbar. Passed up two more good chances in the minutes ahead, but netted the vital equaliser late on. (7/10)

Joel Campbell: Made his Premier League debut in the final 15 minutes and showed some nice touches. His pace and trickery certainly unnerved Everton. (6/10)

Santi Cazorla: Assisted Ramsey for Arsenal's first with a low cross. Disappointed not to start, but showed a good attitude upon entering the field. (7/10)


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